Escape to Richmond’s oldest neighborhood for a slow, sweet morning packed with playgrounds, skyline views, and kid-approved bites. This Benable guide strings together the best of Church Hill’s historic charm and family gems—no car needed once you par...
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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
To Do
Snacks
Breakfast
The perfect way to start the day ☀️
Start your day here - I recommend a BEC and whatever special they have for food - they’re always bomb. #richmondcoffee
They also have a free library outside where you can grab a book for your walk to the park.
Local Coffee | Riverbend Roastery | Richmond
Lunch
Perfect for a midday bite to eat
Grab lunch here
Union Market
Dinner
Fav spots for a night time meal
Grab dinner to go to bring to Libby Hill to watch the sunset
Pizza Bones RVA / FriendBar
Dessert
Our fav spot to grab dessert
Stop here after dinner for a sweet
Spotty Dog Ice Cream Co.
To Do
Fav places to find something fun to do with the family
This is where you’re going to take your dinner and watch the sunset ❤️
Libby Hill Park
Roll to East End Library (1200 N. 25th St., free) for toddler story hour (check schedule; often 10 AM Mon/Wed)—books, songs, and a soft play area for crawling/exploring
East End Branch - Richmond Public Library
I highly recommend traveling around church hill in one of these with the kids ❤️
RVATukTuk
This is right next to proper pie, so pop in before heading to the park !
Kind Hearted Goods
Snacks
Not a full meal, just a little nibble
Grab a savory and a sweet for your walk and hang.
Proper Pie Co.
Where to stay
Where to stay
Modern boutique in a restored rowhouse—think airy rooms with high ceilings, mini-fridges, and some with cribs/pull-out sofas for families. Super walkable to playgrounds and cafes; quiet garden patio for downtime. Guests rave about the local feel with...
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Stuff you don’t need but that would make the day easier
For cruising around
Wonderfold Wagon
Perfect for watching the sunset
Gathre Leather mat
For the playground !
Micro go kickboard
Grab some bubbles, sunglasses, a blanket for the stroller and some good walking shoes.
Target
To carry all the things
Baby Diaper Bags & Accessories
Always check for events and traffic / parking updates
Explore Church Hill
Use to have anything delivered to wherever you are in church hill.
